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LAV-M

Light Armored Vehicle

 


Statistics

Country of Orgin/Used by: Saudi Arabia
First Produced/Service Dates: 2002-2003
Manufactured by: Hull: Diesel Division of General Motors of Canada; Turret: Delco Systems; Weapon: Royal Ordnance.
Crew:  
Armament: Turret: 120mm Breach Loading Mortar
Engine: 6 Cylinder
Miscellaneous Info: The 73 LAV M were part of an order for 1117 vehicles in ten variants ordered by the Saudi National guard.  It was first demoed in 1994 and entered service in 2002 - 2003.
Data Sheet Available:  None Available.

Photos

Reference Source/Provider
Photos of An Saudi National Guard LAV-M Steve Hearn - Southampton, Ontario CANADA

References Available

Online

Reference Source/Provider
General Dynamics Land Systems Website GDLS

Printed

Reference Author
Armored Car- A History of American Wheeled Combat Vehicles R.J. Hunnicutt
MOWAG Piranha: Wheeled Armour for the Modern Battlefield Stefan Marx (Tankograd Publishing)

Hobby Modeling

Kits and Accessories

Kit Manufacturer Scale Other Information
LAV Road Wheel Set (8) Wheels (C006) Accurate Armour 1/35  
LAV Road Wheel Set (8) Wheels Accurate Armour 1/35  
LAV-25 Piranha Tire Set (8) CAM Resin 1/35  
LAV-25 Series Tires (Early Type) Hobby Fan 1/35  
Mowag/LAV Wheels (8) MR Models 1/35  
LAV Stowage Set (RMA 35140) Real Model 1/35 Resin; Looks like it can be used on any LAV ore even on most modern vehicles.
US Marines LAV Stowage Set Verlinden Productions 1/35  

Model Pictures

Reference Source/Provider